本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛1. 'clothes'
Clothes /kləʊðz/ are things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, dresses, and coats.

I took off all my clothes.
Be Careful!
There is no singular form of clothes. In formal English, you can talk about a garment, a piece of clothing, or an article of clothing, but in ordinary conversation, you usually name the piece of clothing you are talking about.


2. 'clothing'
Clothing /'kləʊðɪŋ/ is the clothes people wear. You often use clothing to talk about particular types of clothes, for example winter clothing or warm clothing. Clothing is an uncountable noun. Don't talk about 'clothings' or 'a clothing'.

Wear protective clothing.
Some locals offered food and clothing to the refugees.

3. 'cloth'
Cloth /klɒθ/ is fabric such as wool or cotton that is used for making such things as clothes.

I cut up strips of cotton cloth.
The women wove cloth for a living.
When cloth is used like this, it is an uncountable noun.

A cloth is a piece of fabric used for cleaning or dusting. The plural form of cloth is cloths, not 'clothes'.

Clean with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water.
Don't leave damp cloths in a cupboard.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net

*Questions asked of a tailor
Do you do alterations on men's/women's clothing?
Do you do reweaving?
Can you match this color?
What options do I have for fabric?
Can you repair a tear in leather?

*Giving instructions to a tailor
This needs to be hemmed.
The hem needs to be raised an inch.
The pants legs need to be let down.
The waist needs to be taken in an inch.
The waist needs to be let out.

本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛Stores and Shops

*Asking about store hours
When are you open?
How late are you open (today)?
What are your hours?
Are you open on weekends?

*Finding things in a department store
Where is the shoe department?
Is there a public rest room here?

*Shopping for something at a department store
I'm looking for something for my xxx.
I don't know my size.
Can you measure me?
I need a size 34.
I need gloves.

*When you are just looking and not buying
Thank you, I'm just looking.

*Choosing merchandise in a store
I'm not sure which I like.

*Questions a customer might ask in a store
Do you have this in blue?
Do you have anything less expensive?
Do you have this in stock?

*When a customer wants to try on clothing
I'd like to try this on.
Where is the fitting room?
How many items can I take in the dressing room?

*Asking about payment plans in a store
Is it on sale?
Can you hold it for me?
Do you take credit?

*Getting a purchase gift wrapped in a store
Can I get it gift wrapped?
Where is the gift-wrap counter?
Would you please gift wrap that?更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net

本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛*Requests made to a ticket agent
I'd like five seats for tonight, please.
Where are the best seats you have left?
Do you have anything in the first ten rows?
Do you have matinees?
How much are the tickets?

*Asking questions about payment for tickets
Do you have senior citizen discounts?
Do you have group rates?
Do you take checks/credit cards?
Which credit cards do you take?

*Asking question about an entertainment event
How long does the show run?
When does the show close?
Do you sell concessions?
What time does the curtain go up?

*Expressions about tickets to an entertainment event
I'm sorry, these tickets are non-refundable.
I'm sorry, there are no tickets available.
I' m sorry, we're sold out tonight.
I'm sorry, at fifteen minutes before curtain time we release unclaimed tickets to the waiting list.
The house is full. I can put you on the waiting list.

*Payment for an entertainment event
The tickets are $xxxx plus tax.

*Information about an entertainment event
This is an intermission.
The show runs about two hours.
The house opens in about five minutes.
Please be seated. The show begins soon.
The coat room is around the corner, if you'd like to check your coat.
The concession stand is over there, if you'd care for something.
The usher will give you your program.
There is no seating after the house lights are dimmed.
You will have to wait for the intermission to be seated.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net